House Judiciary Committee Receives Bill to Require Citizenship for Federal Voting
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A member of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution. The text states that only citizens of the United States are eligible to vote in federal elections.
Why it matters: This action is procedural. It places a specific proposal into the legislative queue for the Judiciary Committee. While the subject matter is significant, the current status is simply that a bill exists and is waiting for committee action. It does not change current voting laws or eligibility requirements.
Who it affects
- House Committee on Judiciary members, who must decide whether to hold hearings or mark up the bill.
The source is Congress.gov, the official legislative tracking system for the U.S. Congress. Readers should check the original document for the specific language and current status of the bill.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document